Prior to its identification as the vector of Lyme borreliosis spirochaetes in Europe in 1983,
interest in Ixodes ricinus (L.) was moderate and mainly concerned the transmission of …

Lyme borreliosis is the most common vectorborne disease in the northern hemisphere. It
usually begins with erythema migrans; early disseminated infection particularly causes …

For more than three decades, it has been recognized that Ixodes ricinus ticks occur in urban
green space in Europe and that they harbour multiple pathogens linked to both human and …

Background Ixodes ricinus ticks vector pathogens that cause serious health concerns. Like
in other arthropods, the microbiome may affect the tick's biology, with consequences for …

Hematophagous arthropods are responsible for the transmission of a variety of pathogens
that cause disease in humans and animals. Ticks of the Ixodes ricinus complex are vectors …

Ticks are important human and animal parasites and vectors of many infectious disease
agents. Control of tick activity is an effective tool to reduce the risk of contracting tick …

Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) represent a growing burden for human and animal health
worldwide. Several approaches including the use of chemicals with repellency and …

Francisella tularensis, the causative agent of the zoonotic disease tularemia, is
characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates in over 190 different mammalian species …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this review is to summarize and provide clear
insights into studies that evaluate the interaction between air pollution, climate, and health in …

Background and objective: Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis (LB), is a tick-
borne infectious disease caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia. The risk of infection …